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Hunter education classes and NCWRC workshops across North Carolina
Hunter education classes in 85 counties, from the mountains to the coast: 164 upcoming dates.
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North Carolina hunter education classes in short
The list holds 164 future dates and none that already happened. NCWRC runs each one.
162 are hunter education certification courses, 2 trapper education, 0 bowhunter education and 0 NCWRC workshops. Living near Craven County, Brunswick County and Beaufort County helps. Per NCWRC region the split is Coastal Region (64), Mountain Region (57) and Piedmont Region (43). First on the list: D3 A5 Hunter Education, Oct 28–29, 2026.
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Month list: Oct 2026 · Nov 2026 · Dec 2026 · Jan 2027 · Feb 2027 · Mar 2027 · Apr 2027 · Jun 2027
October 2026, 5 dates
| Day | Listing | Hall or grounds | Posted details | Seats | Read from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28–29, 2026 | D3 A5 Hunter Education ⋅ hunter education course | N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission Headquarters ⋅ Raleigh ⋅ Wake Co. | 6:00 PM–9:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Oct 28–29, 2026 | Hunter Education Class Wilkesboro ⋅ hunter education course | Edwin H. McGee Center ⋅ North Wilkesboro ⋅ Wilkes Co. | 6:00 PM–9:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Hunter Education Certification (D6) * ⋅ hunter education course | Wallburg Fire Department ⋅ Wilkes Co. | 12:00 PM–6:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Oct 31, 2026 | (D7) Davie County Hunter Education Certification ⋅ hunter education course | Davie Co. Law Enforcement Training Center ⋅ Mocksville ⋅ Davie Co. | 8:00 AM–3:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Trapper Education Certification ⋅ trapper education course | Sandy Springs Baptist Church ⋅ Columbus ⋅ Polk Co. | 9:00 AM–1:00 PM; online part first; free | Register on GONC | Source |
November 2026, 78 dates
| Day | Listing | Hall or grounds | Posted details | Seats | Read from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2026 | D1 Currituck Hunter Education Certification ⋅ hunter education course | Barco Library ⋅ Barco ⋅ Currituck Co. | 1:00 PM–7:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Nov 1, 2026 | D1 Hyde County Hunter Education ⋅ hunter education course | Hyde County Courthouse ⋅ Swanquarter ⋅ Hyde Co. | 12:00 PM–6:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Nov 1, 2026 | D3 A2 Hunter Education Certification Halifax County ⋅ hunter education course | Halifax Co. Agricultural Center ⋅ Halifax ⋅ Halifax Co. | 9:00 AM–3:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Nov 1, 2026 | D3A4 Hunter Education ⋅ hunter education course | Warren County Cooperative Extension Office ⋅ Warrenton ⋅ Warren Co. | 9:00 AM–4:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Halifax Academy Hunter Education Course (D3) ⋅ hunter education course | Halifax Academy ⋅ Roanoke Rapids ⋅ Halifax Co. | 9:00 AM–4:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Hunter Education Certification (D6)* ⋅ hunter education course | East Side Fire Department ⋅ Albemarle ⋅ Stanly Co. | 2:00 PM–8:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Hunter Safety (D2, A3, Craven) ⋅ hunter education course | West of New Bern Fd ⋅ New Bern ⋅ Craven Co. | 2:00 PM–8:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Nov 2–3, 2026 | Hunter Education Certification (D3A3) ⋅ hunter education course | Sharpsburg Fire Department ⋅ Rocky Mount ⋅ Nash Co. | 6:00 PM–9:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Nov 2, 2026 | Hunter Education Certification (D9) ⋅ hunter education course | Madison Co. Cooperative Ext. Center ⋅ Marshall ⋅ Madison Co. | 6:00 PM–9:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Nov 2, 2026 | Hunter Education Certification – Lincoln County (D8) ⋅ hunter education course | Lincolnton Sportsman Club ⋅ Lincolnton ⋅ Lincoln Co. | 6:00 PM–9:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Nov 2, 2026 | Hunter Education Certification Course (D9) ⋅ hunter education course | SCC Lauada ⋅ Bryson City ⋅ Swain Co. | 6:00 PM–9:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Nov 2–4, 2026 | Montgomery Central 2026 Hunter Safety Course ⋅ hunter education course | Montgomery Central High School ⋅ Troy ⋅ Montgomery Co. | 3:15 PM–6:15 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Nov 2, 2026 | North Carolina Hunter Education Certification (D5) ⋅ hunter education course | NC Wildlife Resources Commission Rogers Lake Depot ⋅ Creedmoor ⋅ Granville Co. | 6:00 PM–9:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Nov 3, 2026 | D2, A2 Hunter Education Certification ⋅ hunter education course | River Park North ⋅ Greenville ⋅ Pitt Co. | 6:00 PM–9:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Nov 3, 2026 | D4 A3 Hunter Education Certification ⋅ hunter education course | Roseboro Fire Department ⋅ Roseboro ⋅ Sampson Co. | 5:00 PM–8:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Nov 3, 2026 | Hunter Education Certification (D8) ⋅ hunter education course | North Catawba Fire Rescue ⋅ Lenoir ⋅ Caldwell Co. | 6:00 PM–9:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Nov 3, 2026 | Hunter Education Certification (D9) ⋅ hunter education course | Balsam Fire Department ⋅ Sylva ⋅ Jackson Co. | 6:00 PM–9:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Nov 3, 2026 | Hunter Education Certification (D9) ⋅ hunter education course | Tri-County Community College – ENLOE Building ⋅ Murphy ⋅ Cherokee Co. | 6:00 PM–9:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Nov 3, 2026 | North Carolina Hunter Education Certification (D5) ⋅ hunter education course | Tabernacle Fire Department ⋅ Trinity ⋅ Randolph Co. | 6:00 PM–9:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Nov 4, 2026 | D1A4 Tyrrell Hunter Education Course ⋅ hunter education course | Tyrrell County Cooperative Extension ⋅ Columbia ⋅ Tyrrell Co. | 6:00 PM–9:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Hunter Education Certification (D7) (A5) ⋅ hunter education course | Bethlehem Fire Department ⋅ Taylorsville ⋅ Alexander Co. | 6:00 PM–9:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Hunter Education Certification (D9) ⋅ hunter education course | SWCC ⋅ Franklin ⋅ Macon Co. | 6:00 PM–9:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Hunter Education Certification (D9) ⋅ hunter education course | Mills River Fire Department ⋅ Mills River ⋅ Henderson Co. | 6:00 PM–9:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Hunter Education Certification (D9) ⋅ hunter education course | AB Tech ⋅ Asheville ⋅ Buncombe Co. | 6:00 PM–9:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Southwestern Randolph Middle YHEST Course ⋅ hunter education course | Southwestern Randolph High School ⋅ Asheboro ⋅ Randolph Co. | 3:00 PM–5:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Nov 5, 2026 | Hunter Education Certification (D6)* ⋅ hunter education course | West Liberty Volunteer Fire Dept. ⋅ Salisbury ⋅ Rowan Co. | 2:00 PM–8:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Nov 6, 2026 | Hunter Education Certification (D6)* ⋅ hunter education course | Bass Pro Shop ⋅ Concord ⋅ Cabarrus Co. | 2:00 PM–8:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Nov 6, 2026 | Hunter Education Certification D1 ⋅ hunter education course | Williamston ⋅ Williamston ⋅ Martin Co. | 5:00 PM–8:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Hunter Education Certification (D7) ⋅ hunter education course | Walnut Cove Library ⋅ Walnut Cove ⋅ Stokes Co. | 9:30 AM–4:30 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Hunters Education D4 ⋅ hunter education course | AG. Extension Office ⋅ Whiteville ⋅ Columbus Co. | 8:30 AM–3:30 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Women's Hunter Education Course (Coastal Region)D2, A3, Craven ⋅ hunter education course | Craven Community College ⋅ Havelock ⋅ Craven Co. | 9:00 AM–4:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Women's Hunter Education Course (Mountain Region) ⋅ hunter education course | Catawba Valley Wildlife Club ⋅ Vale ⋅ Catawba Co. | 8:00 AM–2:00 PM; live fire; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Women's Hunter Education Course (Piedmont Region) ⋅ hunter education course | Tabernacle Fire Department ⋅ Trinity ⋅ Randolph Co. | 9:00 AM–4:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Nov 8, 2026 | D1 Hunter Education Course ⋅ hunter education course | Chowan Co. AG. 4-H Building ⋅ Edenton ⋅ Chowan Co. | 1:00 PM–7:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Nov 8, 2026 | D2 Jones Co. Hunter Safety Class ⋅ hunter education course | Jones County Civic Center ⋅ Trenton ⋅ Jones Co. | 9:00 AM–4:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Nov 8, 2026 | Hunter Education Certification ⋅ hunter education course | Massey Branch Work Center ⋅ Robbinsville ⋅ Graham Co. | 2:00 PM–8:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Nov 8, 2026 | Hunter Education Certification (D6) ⋅ hunter education course | Pee Dee Wildlife Refuge ⋅ Wadesboro ⋅ Anson Co. | 2:00 PM–8:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Nov 8, 2026 | Hunter Education D3 A3 ⋅ hunter education course | Sharpsburg Fire Department ⋅ Rocky Mount ⋅ Nash Co. | 8:00 AM–2:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Nov 8, 2026 | Hunters Education – D1 ⋅ hunter education course | Camden County Public Library ⋅ Camden ⋅ Camden Co. | 2:00 PM–8:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Nov 8, 2026 | NC Hunter Education – D1 ⋅ hunter education course | Perquimans 4-H AG. Building ⋅ Hertford ⋅ Perquimans Co. | 1:00 PM–7:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Nov 8, 2026 | NC Hunter Education Certification (D4) ⋅ hunter education course | Raven Rock State Park ⋅ Lillington ⋅ Harnett Co. | 9:00 AM–3:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Nov 8, 2026 | North Carolina Hunter Education Certification (D6) (150646)* ⋅ hunter education course | John Lentz Hunter Education Complex ⋅ Ellerbe ⋅ Richmond Co. | 2:00 PM–8:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Nov 9–10, 2026 | D3 A5 Hunter Education ⋅ hunter education course | N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission Headquarters ⋅ Raleigh ⋅ Wake Co. | 6:00 AM–9:00 AM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Nov 9, 2026 | Hunter Ed Certification (D2-A5 New Hanover) ⋅ hunter education course | New Hanover County Law Enforc. Officers Assoc. ⋅ Castle Hayne ⋅ New Hanover Co. | 6:00 PM–9:30 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Nov 9, 2026 | Hunter Education Certification (D8) ⋅ hunter education course | Morganton Wildlife Depot ⋅ Morganton ⋅ Burke Co. | 6:00 PM–9:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Nov 9, 2026 | Hunter Education Certification (D8) ⋅ hunter education course | Rutherford County Livestock Educational Facility ⋅ Rutherfordton ⋅ Rutherford Co. | 6:00 PM–9:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Nov 9, 2026 | Hunter Education Certification (D9) ⋅ hunter education course | Polk Co Rescue ⋅ Columbus ⋅ Polk Co. | 6:00 PM–9:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Nov 9, 2026 | North Carolina Hunter Education Certification (D4) ⋅ hunter education course | Scotland Co. Sheriff's Office ⋅ Laurinburg ⋅ Scotland Co. | 6:00 PM–9:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Nov 9, 2026 | North Carolina Hunter Education Certification (D5) ⋅ hunter education course | Lee County Wildlife Club ⋅ Sanford ⋅ Lee Co. | 6:00 PM–9:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Nov 12, 2026 | D7A3 Hunter Education Course ⋅ hunter education course | Pilot Mountain State Park Visitor Center ⋅ Pinnacle ⋅ Surry Co. | 3:00 PM–6:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Nov 14, 2026 | Holly Springs Baptist Church Hunter Ed (D4) ⋅ hunter education course | Holly Springs Baptist Church Classroom ⋅ Lillington ⋅ Harnett Co. | 9:00 AM–3:30 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Nov 14, 2026 | Hunter Education Certification (D8) ⋅ hunter education course | Newland Town Hall ⋅ Newland ⋅ Avery Co. | 9:00 AM–4:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Nov 14, 2026 | Hunter Education Certification (D8) ⋅ hunter education course | Belmont Police Department ⋅ Belmont ⋅ Gaston Co. | 9:00 AM–4:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Nov 14, 2026 | Hunters Education D4 ⋅ hunter education course | AG. Extension Office ⋅ Bolivia ⋅ Brunswick Co. | 8:30 AM–3:30 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Nov 14, 2026 | carolina cat hunter safety class ⋅ hunter education course | carolina cat ⋅ Asheville ⋅ Buncombe Co. | 9:00 AM–3:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Nov 15, 2026 | Hunter Education (D2) ⋅ hunter education course | Half Moon Volunteer Fire Dept ⋅ Jacksonville ⋅ Onslow Co. | 8:00 AM–4:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Nov 15, 2026 | Hunter Education Certification D1 ⋅ hunter education course | Roanoke Island Volunteer Fire Department (Manteo) ⋅ Manteo ⋅ Dare Co. | 11:00 AM–5:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Nov 15, 2026 | NC Hunter Education (D1) ⋅ hunter education course | Merchants Millpond State Park ⋅ Gatesville ⋅ Gates Co. | 1:00 PM–7:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Nov 16–17, 2026 | Hunter Education Certification (D1) ⋅ hunter education course | Windsor Fire Department ⋅ Windsor ⋅ Bertie Co. | 6:00 PM–9:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Nov 16, 2026 | Hunter Education Certification (D8) ⋅ hunter education course | Catawba County Sherriff's Office Annex ⋅ Sherrills Ford ⋅ Catawba Co. | 6:00 PM–9:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Nov 16, 2026 | Hunter Education Certification D4 ⋅ hunter education course | John E. Pechmann Fishing Center ⋅ Fayetteville ⋅ Cumberland Co. | 6:00 PM–9:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Nov 16–17, 2026 | Hunter Education Course (D4) ⋅ hunter education course | Big Marsh Fire Department ⋅ St Pauls ⋅ Robeson Co. | 6:00 PM–9:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Nov 16, 2026 | Hunter Education District 7 ⋅ hunter education course | Ashe County Ag Extension Office ⋅ Jefferson ⋅ Ashe Co. | 6:00 PM–9:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Nov 16, 2026 | Hunter Safety – Badin Lake Fire Department (D6)* ⋅ hunter education course | Badin Lake Fire Department ⋅ New London ⋅ Montgomery Co. | 6:00 PM–9:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Nov 17, 2026 | Hunter Education Certification (D6)* ⋅ hunter education course | Concord Fire Department Station 3 ⋅ Concord ⋅ Cabarrus Co. | 6:00 PM–9:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Nov 17, 2026 | Hunter Education Certification (D9, A5) ⋅ hunter education course | Clay County Sheriff's Office ⋅ Hayesville ⋅ Clay Co. | 6:00 PM–9:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Nov 17, 2026 | Hunter Education Certification D9 ⋅ hunter education course | Haywood Community College ⋅ Clyde ⋅ Haywood Co. | 6:00 PM–9:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Nov 17–18, 2026 | Hunter Education, Kerr Lake, Satterwhite Point (D3 A4) ⋅ hunter education course | Satterwhite Point State Park Glass House ⋅ Henderson ⋅ Vance Co. | 6:00 PM–9:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Nov 18, 2026 | Hunter Education Certification (D7) ⋅ hunter education course | Yadkin Rescue Squad ⋅ Yadkinville ⋅ Yadkin Co. | 6:00 PM–9:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Nov 18, 2026 | Hunter Education Course (Davie)(D7) ⋅ hunter education course | Davie County Rescue Squad ⋅ Mocksville ⋅ Davie Co. | 5:30 PM–8:30 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Nov 21, 2026 | Falcon Hunter Safety Course ⋅ hunter education course | Coats Erwin Middle School ⋅ Dunn ⋅ Harnett Co. | 8:00 AM–4:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Nov 21, 2026 | North Carolina Hunter Education Certification (D5) ⋅ hunter education course | Boneyard Archery ⋅ Madison ⋅ Rockingham Co. | 10:30 AM–5:30 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Nov 22, 2026 | D1 A4 Hunter Education ⋅ hunter education course | Bear-ology Museum ⋅ Plymouth ⋅ Washington Co. | 9:00 AM–3:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Nov 23, 2026 | Hunter Education (D1) ⋅ hunter education course | Dream Hunt Fish Building ⋅ Elizabeth City ⋅ Pasquotank Co. | 6:00 PM–9:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Nov 23–24, 2026 | Hunter Education Class D7 Wilkes County ⋅ hunter education course | Edwin H. McGee Center ⋅ North Wilkesboro ⋅ Wilkes Co. | 6:00 PM–12:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Nov 24, 2026 | Hunter Education Certification (D9) ⋅ hunter education course | Brevard Fire Department ⋅ Brevard ⋅ Transylvania Co. | 6:00 PM–9:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Nov 25 – Dec 12, 2026 | Hunter Ed certification D7 ⋅ hunter education course | North Iredell High School ⋅ Olin ⋅ Iredell Co. | 8:00 AM–3:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Nov 28, 2026 | Hunter Education Certification (D8) ⋅ hunter education course | Marion Fish Hatchery ⋅ Marion ⋅ McDowell Co. | 9:00 AM–4:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
December 2026, 53 dates
| Day | Listing | Hall or grounds | Posted details | Seats | Read from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2026 | D7A3 Hunter Education Course ⋅ hunter education course | Pilot Mountain State Park Visitor Center ⋅ Pinnacle ⋅ Surry Co. | 3:00 PM–6:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Dec 1, 2026 | Hunter Education Certification (D6)* ⋅ hunter education course | Eliss Cross Country Fire Department ⋅ Salisbury ⋅ Rowan Co. | 6:00 PM–9:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Dec 1, 2026 | Hunter Education Certification (D6)* ⋅ hunter education course | Midland Fire and Rescue Station 1 ⋅ Midland ⋅ Cabarrus Co. | 6:00 PM–9:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Dec 1, 2026 | Hunter Education Certification (D8) ⋅ hunter education course | Morganton Wildlife Depot ⋅ Morganton ⋅ Burke Co. | 6:00 PM–9:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Dec 2, 2026 | North Carolina Hunter Education (D5) (Guilford) ⋅ hunter education course | High Point Parks and Recreation Office ⋅ High Point ⋅ Guilford Co. | 10:00 AM–4:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Dec 4, 2026 | Hunter Education Certification D1 ⋅ hunter education course | Williamston ⋅ Williamston ⋅ Martin Co. | 5:00 PM–8:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Dec 5, 2026 | Hunter Education Certification (D7) ⋅ hunter education course | Walnut Cove Library ⋅ Walnut Cove ⋅ Stokes Co. | 9:30 AM–4:30 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Dec 5, 2026 | Hunter Education Certification (D8) ⋅ hunter education course | West Yancey Volunteer Fire Department ⋅ Burnsville ⋅ Yancey Co. | 9:00 AM–4:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Dec 6, 2026 | D1 Currituck Hunter Education Certification ⋅ hunter education course | Barco Library ⋅ Barco ⋅ Currituck Co. | 1:00 PM–7:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Dec 6, 2026 | D1 Hyde County Hunter Education ⋅ hunter education course | Hyde County Courthouse ⋅ Swanquarter ⋅ Hyde Co. | 12:00 PM–6:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Dec 6, 2026 | D2 Jones Co. Hunter Safety Class ⋅ hunter education course | Jones County Civic Center ⋅ Trenton ⋅ Jones Co. | 9:00 AM–4:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Dec 6, 2026 | D3A2 Northampton Hunter Education ⋅ hunter education course | Northampton Co. Cultural and Wellness Center ⋅ Jackson ⋅ Northampton Co. | 9:00 AM–4:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Dec 6, 2026 | D3A4 Hunter Education ⋅ hunter education course | Warren County Cooperative Extension Office ⋅ Warrenton ⋅ Warren Co. | 9:00 AM–4:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Dec 6, 2026 | Hunter Education Certificate (D6)* ⋅ hunter education course | Wallburg Fire Department ⋅ Winston-Salem ⋅ Davidson Co. | 9:00 AM–4:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Dec 6, 2026 | Hunter Education Certification (D6) ⋅ hunter education course | Pee Dee Wildlife Refuge ⋅ Wadesboro ⋅ Anson Co. | 2:00 PM–8:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Dec 6, 2026 | Hunter Education Certification (D6)* ⋅ hunter education course | Bass Pro Shop ⋅ Concord ⋅ Cabarrus Co. | 10:30 AM–4:30 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Dec 6, 2026 | Hunter Education Certification (D8) ⋅ hunter education course | Marion Fish Hatchery ⋅ Marion ⋅ McDowell Co. | 2:00 PM–8:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Dec 6, 2026 | Hunters Education – D1 ⋅ hunter education course | Camden County Public Library ⋅ Camden ⋅ Camden Co. | 2:00 PM–8:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Dec 6, 2026 | North Carolina Hunter Education Certification (D6) (150647)* ⋅ hunter education course | John Lentz Hunter Education Complex ⋅ Ellerbe ⋅ Richmond Co. | 2:00 PM–8:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Dec 7, 2026 | D1A4 Tyrrell Hunter Education Course ⋅ hunter education course | Tyrrell County Cooperative Extension ⋅ Columbia ⋅ Tyrrell Co. | 6:00 PM–9:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Dec 7, 2026 | Hunter Education (D1) ⋅ hunter education course | Dream Hunt Fish Building ⋅ Elizabeth City ⋅ Pasquotank Co. | 6:00 PM–9:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Dec 7–8, 2026 | Hunter Education Certification (D1) ⋅ hunter education course | Windsor Fire Department ⋅ Windsor ⋅ Bertie Co. | 6:00 PM–9:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Dec 7, 2026 | Hunter Education Certification (D9) ⋅ hunter education course | Polk Co Rescue ⋅ Columbus ⋅ Polk Co. | 6:00 PM–9:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Dec 7, 2026 | Hunter Education Certification (D9) ⋅ hunter education course | Tri-County Community College – ENLOE Building ⋅ Murphy ⋅ Cherokee Co. | 6:00 PM–9:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Dec 7, 2026 | Hunter Education Certification D4 ⋅ hunter education course | John E. Pechmann Fishing Center ⋅ Fayetteville ⋅ Cumberland Co. | 6:00 PM–9:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Dec 7, 2026 | Hunter Education Course D4 ⋅ hunter education course | Godwin's Archery ⋅ Raeford ⋅ Hoke Co. | 6:00 PM–9:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Dec 7, 2026 | NC Hunter Education (D2, A5, Pender) ⋅ hunter education course | Pender County NC Cooperative Extension Office ⋅ Burgaw ⋅ Pender Co. | 6:00 PM–9:30 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Dec 8, 2026 | Hunter Education Certification (D9) ⋅ hunter education course | Balsam Fire Department ⋅ Sylva ⋅ Jackson Co. | 6:00 PM–9:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Dec 8, 2026 | Hunter Safety A3,D4 ⋅ hunter education course | Elizabethtown Fire Dept. ⋅ Elizabethtown ⋅ Bladen Co. | 6:00 PM–9:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Dec 8, 2026 | North Carolina Hunter Education Certification (D5) ⋅ hunter education course | Northeast Alamance Fire Department ⋅ Burlington ⋅ Alamance Co. | 5:00 PM–8:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Dec 9, 2026 | Hunter Education Certification (D6)* ⋅ hunter education course | East Side Fire Department ⋅ Albemarle ⋅ Stanly Co. | 6:00 PM–9:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Dec 9, 2026 | Hunter Education Certification (D7) ⋅ hunter education course | Rural Hall Fire Dept ⋅ Rural Hall ⋅ Forsyth Co. | 6:00 PM–9:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Dec 9, 2026 | Hunter Education Certification (D9) ⋅ hunter education course | AB Tech ⋅ Asheville ⋅ Buncombe Co. | 6:00 PM–9:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Dec 9, 2026 | North Carolina Hunter Education Certification (D5) ⋅ hunter education course | Bonnie Davis Environment and AG Center ⋅ Hillsborough ⋅ Orange Co. | 9:00 AM–3:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Dec 12, 2026 | Hunters Education D4 ⋅ hunter education course | AG. Extension Office ⋅ Bolivia ⋅ Brunswick Co. | 8:00 AM–3:30 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Dec 12, 2026 | North Carolina Hunter Education Certification (D5) ⋅ hunter education course | Boneyard Archery ⋅ Madison ⋅ Rockingham Co. | 10:30 AM–5:30 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Dec 13, 2026 | D1 A4 Hunter Education ⋅ hunter education course | Bear-ology Museum ⋅ Plymouth ⋅ Washington Co. | 9:00 AM–3:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Dec 13, 2026 | D1 Hunter Education Course ⋅ hunter education course | Chowan Co. AG. 4-H Building ⋅ Edenton ⋅ Chowan Co. | 1:00 PM–7:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Dec 13, 2026 | Hunter Education Certification (D6) * ⋅ hunter education course | Union County Agri Ext. Office ⋅ Monroe ⋅ Union Co. | 1:00 PM–7:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Dec 13, 2026 | Hunter Education Certification (D6)* ⋅ hunter education course | Moore County Wildlife Club ⋅ Carthage ⋅ Moore Co. | 2:00 PM–8:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Dec 13, 2026 | Hunter Education Certification D1 ⋅ hunter education course | Roanoke Island Volunteer Fire Department (Manteo) ⋅ Manteo ⋅ Dare Co. | 11:00 AM–5:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Dec 13, 2026 | Hunter Safety (D2, A3, Craven) ⋅ hunter education course | Vanceboro Fire Department ⋅ Vanceboro ⋅ Craven Co. | 2:30 PM–8:30 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Dec 13, 2026 | Hunter Safety Certification- Badin Lake Fire Department (D6)* ⋅ hunter education course | Badin Lake Fire Department ⋅ New London ⋅ Montgomery Co. | 2:00 PM–8:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Dec 13, 2026 | NC Hunter Education – D1 ⋅ hunter education course | Perquimans 4-H AG. Building ⋅ Hertford ⋅ Perquimans Co. | 1:00 PM–7:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Dec 13, 2026 | North Carolina Hunter Education (D3, A3, Wayne) ⋅ hunter education course | Cliffs of the Neuse State Park Visitor Center ⋅ Seven Springs ⋅ Wayne Co. | 1:00 PM–7:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Dec 14, 2026 | Hunter Education Certification (D8) ⋅ hunter education course | Catawba County Sherriff's Office Annex ⋅ Sherrills Ford ⋅ Catawba Co. | 6:00 PM–9:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Dec 14, 2026 | North Carolina Hunter Education Certification (D5) ⋅ hunter education course | Lee County Wildlife Club ⋅ Sanford ⋅ Lee Co. | 6:00 PM–9:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Dec 15, 2026 | Hunter Education Certification (D8) ⋅ hunter education course | Moss Lake Office ⋅ Shelby ⋅ Cleveland Co. | 6:00 PM–9:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Dec 15, 2026 | North Carolina Hunter Education Certification (D7) ⋅ hunter education course | Edwin H. McGee Center ⋅ North Wilkesboro ⋅ Wilkes Co. | 6:00 PM–9:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Dec 16–17, 2026 | Hunter Education Beaufort (D2 A2) ⋅ hunter education course | Beaufort Community College ⋅ Washington ⋅ Beaufort Co. | 6:00 PM–9:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Dec 16, 2026 | North Carolina Hunter Education Certification (D5) ⋅ hunter education course | Mayo Lake Park ⋅ Roxboro ⋅ Person Co. | 6:00 PM–9:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Dec 20, 2026 | NC Hunter Education (D1) ⋅ hunter education course | Merchants Millpond State Park ⋅ Gatesville ⋅ Gates Co. | 1:00 PM–7:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Dec 21, 2026 | Hunter Education Certification (D8) ⋅ hunter education course | Grace Chapel Fire Department ⋅ Granite Falls ⋅ Caldwell Co. | 6:00 PM–9:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
January 2027, 8 dates
| Day | Listing | Hall or grounds | Posted details | Seats | Read from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 3, 2027 | D1 Hyde County Hunter Education ⋅ hunter education course | Hyde County Courthouse ⋅ Swanquarter ⋅ Hyde Co. | 12:00 PM–6:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Jan 3, 2027 | Hunter Education Certification (D8) ⋅ hunter education course | Tuttle Education State Forest ⋅ Lenoir ⋅ Caldwell Co. | 11:00 AM–5:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Jan 5, 2027 | Hunter Education Certification (D8) ⋅ hunter education course | Cherryville Fire Department ⋅ Cherryville ⋅ Gaston Co. | 6:00 PM–9:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Jan 9, 2027 | Hunter Education Certification (D7) ⋅ hunter education course | Mary Alice Warren Community Center ⋅ Lewisville ⋅ Forsyth Co. | 9:00 AM–5:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Jan 9, 2027 | Hunters Education D4 ⋅ hunter education course | AG. Extension Office ⋅ Bolivia ⋅ Brunswick Co. | 8:30 AM–3:30 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Jan 16, 2027 | Hunter Safety (D2, A3, Craven) ⋅ hunter education course | West of New Bern Fd ⋅ New Bern ⋅ Craven Co. | 9:00 AM–2:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Jan 26, 2027 | Hunter Education Beaufort (D2 A2) ⋅ hunter education course | Beaufort Community College ⋅ Washington ⋅ Beaufort Co. | 6:00 PM–9:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Jan 26, 2027 | Hunter Education Certification (D9) ⋅ hunter education course | Brevard Fire Department ⋅ Brevard ⋅ Transylvania Co. | 6:00 PM–9:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
February 2027, 9 dates
| Day | Listing | Hall or grounds | Posted details | Seats | Read from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2027 | Hunter Education Certification (D8) ⋅ hunter education course | Connelly Springs Town Hall ⋅ Connelly Springs ⋅ Burke Co. | 6:00 PM–9:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Feb 6, 2027 | Hunters Education D4 ⋅ hunter education course | AG. Extension Office ⋅ Bolivia ⋅ Brunswick Co. | 8:30 AM–3:30 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Feb 7, 2027 | D1 Hyde County Hunter Education ⋅ hunter education course | Hyde County Courthouse ⋅ Swanquarter ⋅ Hyde Co. | 12:00 PM–6:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Feb 8, 2027 | Terra Ceia (D2 A2) ⋅ hunter education course | Terra Ceia School ⋅ Pantego ⋅ Beaufort Co. | 3:00 PM–6:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Feb 10, 2027 | Hunter Education Certification (D8) ⋅ hunter education course | Moss Lake Office ⋅ Shelby ⋅ Cleveland Co. | 6:00 PM–9:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Feb 14, 2027 | D2 A4 Onslow Hunter Education ⋅ hunter education course | Rhodestown Fire Department ⋅ Jacksonville ⋅ Onslow Co. | 9:00 AM–4:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Feb 21, 2027 | Hunter Safety (D2, A3, Craven) ⋅ hunter education course | Vanceboro Fire Department ⋅ Vanceboro ⋅ Craven Co. | 2:00 PM–8:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Feb 22, 2027 | D2, A2 Hunter Education Certification ⋅ hunter education course | River Park North ⋅ Greenville ⋅ Pitt Co. | 6:00 PM–9:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Feb 22–23, 2027 | Hunter Education Course (Red Springs PD) (D4) ⋅ hunter education course | Red Springs Police Department ⋅ Red Springs ⋅ Robeson Co. | 6:00 PM–9:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
March 2027, 5 dates
| Day | Listing | Hall or grounds | Posted details | Seats | Read from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2027 | Hunters Education D4 ⋅ hunter education course | AG. Extension Office ⋅ Bolivia ⋅ Brunswick Co. | 8:30 AM–3:30 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Mar 14, 2027 | D2 A4 Onslow Hunter Education ⋅ hunter education course | Rhodestown Fire Department ⋅ Jacksonville ⋅ Onslow Co. | 9:00 AM–4:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Mar 15, 2027 | Hunter Education Certification (D8) ⋅ hunter education course | Grace Chapel Fire Department ⋅ Granite Falls ⋅ Caldwell Co. | 6:00 PM–9:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Mar 21, 2027 | D2 A4 Onslow Hunter Education ⋅ hunter education course | Rhodestown Fire Department ⋅ Jacksonville ⋅ Onslow Co. | 9:00 AM–4:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Mar 23–24, 2027 | Hunter Education Beaufort (D2 A2) ⋅ hunter education course | Beaufort Community College ⋅ Washington ⋅ Beaufort Co. | 3:00 PM–9:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
April 2027, 4 dates
| Day | Listing | Hall or grounds | Posted details | Seats | Read from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2027 | Hunter Education Certification ⋅ hunter education course | CoSquare ⋅ Yanceyville ⋅ Caswell Co. | 8:30 AM–3:30 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Apr 3, 2027 | North Carolina Trapper education Certification (D5) ⋅ trapper education course | Wake County Wildlife Club ⋅ Durham ⋅ Durham Co. | 9:00 AM–1:00 PM; online part first; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Apr 5, 2027 | Hunter Education Certification (D8) ⋅ hunter education course | Morganton Wildlife Depot ⋅ Morganton ⋅ Burke Co. | 6:00 PM–9:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Apr 14, 2027 | Hunter Education Certification (D9) ⋅ hunter education course | Dana Fire Dept. ⋅ Hendersonville ⋅ Henderson Co. | 6:00 PM–9:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
June 2027, 2 dates
| Day | Listing | Hall or grounds | Posted details | Seats | Read from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 7, 2027 | Hunter Education Beaufort (D2 A2) ⋅ hunter education course | Beaufort Community College ⋅ Washington ⋅ Beaufort Co. | 9:00 AM–4:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
| Jun 23, 2027 | D2, A2 Hunter Education Certification ⋅ hunter education course | Pitt Community College ⋅ Winterville ⋅ Pitt Co. | 9:00 AM–4:00 PM; free | Register on GONC | Source |
Row-by-row sources, every one read October 25, 2026.
County list of North Carolina classes
Sorted by the number of classes still open to register, most first.
| County | Upcoming | Earliest | Where | Next class link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaufort | 5 | Dec 16, 2026 | Pantego ⋅ Washington | Register on GONC |
| Brunswick | 5 | Nov 14, 2026 | Bolivia | Register on GONC |
| Craven | 5 | Nov 1, 2026 | Havelock ⋅ New Bern ⋅ Vanceboro | Register on GONC |
| Burke | 4 | Nov 9, 2026 | Connelly Springs ⋅ Morganton | Register on GONC |
| Cabarrus | 4 | Nov 6, 2026 | Concord ⋅ Midland | Register on GONC |
| Caldwell | 4 | Nov 3, 2026 | Granite Falls ⋅ Lenoir | Register on GONC |
| Hyde | 4 | Nov 1, 2026 | Swanquarter | Register on GONC |
| Onslow | 4 | Nov 15, 2026 | Jacksonville | Register on GONC |
| Wilkes | 4 | Oct 28, 2026 | North Wilkesboro | Register on GONC |
| Buncombe | 3 | Nov 4, 2026 | Asheville | Register on GONC |
| Catawba | 3 | Nov 7, 2026 | Sherrills Ford ⋅ Vale | Register on GONC |
| Harnett | 3 | Nov 8, 2026 | Dunn ⋅ Lillington | Register on GONC |
| Montgomery | 3 | Nov 2, 2026 | New London ⋅ Troy | Register on GONC |
| Pitt | 3 | Nov 3, 2026 | Greenville ⋅ Winterville | Register on GONC |
| Polk | 3 | Oct 31, 2026 | Columbus | Register on GONC |
| Randolph | 3 | Nov 3, 2026 | Asheboro ⋅ Trinity | Register on GONC |
| Anson | 2 | Nov 8, 2026 | Wadesboro | Register on GONC |
| Bertie | 2 | Nov 16, 2026 | Windsor | Register on GONC |
| Camden | 2 | Nov 8, 2026 | Camden | Register on GONC |
| Cherokee | 2 | Nov 3, 2026 | Murphy | Register on GONC |
| Chowan | 2 | Nov 8, 2026 | Edenton | Register on GONC |
| Cleveland | 2 | Dec 15, 2026 | Shelby | Register on GONC |
| Cumberland | 2 | Nov 16, 2026 | Fayetteville | Register on GONC |
| Currituck | 2 | Nov 1, 2026 | Barco | Register on GONC |
| Dare | 2 | Nov 15, 2026 | Manteo | Register on GONC |
| Davie | 2 | Oct 31, 2026 | Mocksville | Register on GONC |
| Forsyth | 2 | Dec 9, 2026 | Lewisville ⋅ Rural Hall | Register on GONC |
| Gaston | 2 | Nov 14, 2026 | Belmont ⋅ Cherryville | Register on GONC |
| Gates | 2 | Nov 15, 2026 | Gatesville | Register on GONC |
| Halifax | 2 | Nov 1, 2026 | Halifax ⋅ Roanoke Rapids | Register on GONC |
| Henderson | 2 | Nov 4, 2026 | Hendersonville ⋅ Mills River | Register on GONC |
| Jackson | 2 | Nov 3, 2026 | Sylva | Register on GONC |
| Jones | 2 | Nov 8, 2026 | Trenton | Register on GONC |
| Lee | 2 | Nov 9, 2026 | Sanford | Register on GONC |
| Martin | 2 | Nov 6, 2026 | Williamston | Register on GONC |
| McDowell | 2 | Nov 28, 2026 | Marion | Register on GONC |
| Nash | 2 | Nov 2, 2026 | Rocky Mount | Register on GONC |
| Pasquotank | 2 | Nov 23, 2026 | Elizabeth City | Register on GONC |
| Perquimans | 2 | Nov 8, 2026 | Hertford | Register on GONC |
| Richmond | 2 | Nov 8, 2026 | Ellerbe | Register on GONC |
| Robeson | 2 | Nov 16, 2026 | Red Springs ⋅ St Pauls | Register on GONC |
| Rockingham | 2 | Nov 21, 2026 | Madison | Register on GONC |
| Rowan | 2 | Nov 5, 2026 | Salisbury | Register on GONC |
| Stanly | 2 | Nov 1, 2026 | Albemarle | Register on GONC |
| Stokes | 2 | Nov 7, 2026 | Walnut Cove | Register on GONC |
| Surry | 2 | Nov 12, 2026 | Pinnacle | Register on GONC |
| Transylvania | 2 | Nov 24, 2026 | Brevard | Register on GONC |
| Tyrrell | 2 | Nov 4, 2026 | Columbia | Register on GONC |
| Wake | 2 | Oct 28, 2026 | Raleigh | Register on GONC |
| Warren | 2 | Nov 1, 2026 | Warrenton | Register on GONC |
| Washington | 2 | Nov 22, 2026 | Plymouth | Register on GONC |
| Alamance | 1 | Dec 8, 2026 | Burlington | Register on GONC |
| Alexander | 1 | Nov 4, 2026 | Taylorsville | Register on GONC |
| Ashe | 1 | Nov 16, 2026 | Jefferson | Register on GONC |
| Avery | 1 | Nov 14, 2026 | Newland | Register on GONC |
| Bladen | 1 | Dec 8, 2026 | Elizabethtown | Register on GONC |
| Caswell | 1 | Apr 3, 2027 | Yanceyville | Register on GONC |
| Clay | 1 | Nov 17, 2026 | Hayesville | Register on GONC |
| Columbus | 1 | Nov 7, 2026 | Whiteville | Register on GONC |
| Davidson | 1 | Dec 6, 2026 | Winston-Salem | Register on GONC |
| Durham | 1 | Apr 3, 2027 | Durham | Register on GONC |
| Graham | 1 | Nov 8, 2026 | Robbinsville | Register on GONC |
| Granville | 1 | Nov 2, 2026 | Creedmoor | Register on GONC |
| Guilford | 1 | Dec 2, 2026 | High Point | Register on GONC |
| Haywood | 1 | Nov 17, 2026 | Clyde | Register on GONC |
| Hoke | 1 | Dec 7, 2026 | Raeford | Register on GONC |
| Iredell | 1 | Nov 25, 2026 | Olin | Register on GONC |
| Lincoln | 1 | Nov 2, 2026 | Lincolnton | Register on GONC |
| Macon | 1 | Nov 4, 2026 | Franklin | Register on GONC |
| Madison | 1 | Nov 2, 2026 | Marshall | Register on GONC |
| Moore | 1 | Dec 13, 2026 | Carthage | Register on GONC |
| New Hanover | 1 | Nov 9, 2026 | Castle Hayne | Register on GONC |
| Northampton | 1 | Dec 6, 2026 | Jackson | Register on GONC |
| Orange | 1 | Dec 9, 2026 | Hillsborough | Register on GONC |
| Pender | 1 | Dec 7, 2026 | Burgaw | Register on GONC |
| Person | 1 | Dec 16, 2026 | Roxboro | Register on GONC |
| Rutherford | 1 | Nov 9, 2026 | Rutherfordton | Register on GONC |
| Sampson | 1 | Nov 3, 2026 | Roseboro | Register on GONC |
| Scotland | 1 | Nov 9, 2026 | Laurinburg | Register on GONC |
| Swain | 1 | Nov 2, 2026 | Bryson City | Register on GONC |
| Union | 1 | Dec 13, 2026 | Monroe | Register on GONC |
| Vance | 1 | Nov 17, 2026 | Henderson | Register on GONC |
| Wayne | 1 | Dec 13, 2026 | Seven Springs | Register on GONC |
| Yadkin | 1 | Nov 18, 2026 | Yadkinville | Register on GONC |
| Yancey | 1 | Dec 5, 2026 | Burnsville | Register on GONC |
North Carolina hunter education, by the rules
Kinds of class on this page, and the rules that make them matter.
| Rule | |
|---|---|
| License rule | A person of any age may not buy a hunting license without a hunter education certificate, a Hunting Heritage Apprentice Permit, or an NC hunting license issued before July 1, 2013. Lifetime licenses may be bought without it, but the holder may not hunt unless certified or accompanied by a licensed adult 18+. |
| Hunting Heritage Apprentice Permit | Hunting Heritage Apprentice Permit (free) valid for the license term; must be accompanied (sight and hearing) by a licensed adult 18+. |
| Course formats | Free courses in all 100 counties; minimum 6 hours; no minimum age (sixth-grade level); in-person, virtual or online (fee) options; certificates accepted across North America. |
| Young hunters | Youth under 16 without certification must be accompanied by a licensed adult; certified youth may hunt alone but must carry the certificate. |
NCWRC hunter education page, checked October 25, 2026.
| Course | Listed |
|---|---|
| Hunter education course | 162 |
| Trapper education course | 2 |
North Carolina hunter education classes nearest you
Distances are straight-line miles from where you stand.
Straight-line miles to the game land, the town, or the county center when that is all the host gave.
North Carolina class venues, mapped
Open a county for its deer zone, antlerless days, bear unit and the game lands near the venue.
| Site and town | County | Events |
|---|---|---|
| AG. Extension Office ⋅ Bolivia | Brunswick | 5 |
| Beaufort Community College ⋅ Washington | Beaufort | 4 |
| Hyde County Courthouse ⋅ Swanquarter | Hyde | 4 |
| Edwin H. McGee Center ⋅ North Wilkesboro | Wilkes | 3 |
| Morganton Wildlife Depot ⋅ Morganton | Burke | 3 |
| Rhodestown Fire Department ⋅ Jacksonville | Onslow | 3 |
| AB Tech ⋅ Asheville | Buncombe | 2 |
| Badin Lake Fire Department ⋅ New London | Montgomery | 2 |
| Balsam Fire Department ⋅ Sylva | Jackson | 2 |
| Barco Library ⋅ Barco | Currituck | 2 |
| Bass Pro Shop ⋅ Concord | Cabarrus | 2 |
| Bear-ology Museum ⋅ Plymouth | Washington | 2 |
| Boneyard Archery ⋅ Madison | Rockingham | 2 |
| Brevard Fire Department ⋅ Brevard | Transylvania | 2 |
| Camden County Public Library ⋅ Camden | Camden | 2 |
| Catawba County Sherriff's Office Annex ⋅ Sherrills Ford | Catawba | 2 |
| Chowan Co. AG. 4-H Building ⋅ Edenton | Chowan | 2 |
| Dream Hunt Fish Building ⋅ Elizabeth City | Pasquotank | 2 |
| East Side Fire Department ⋅ Albemarle | Stanly | 2 |
| Grace Chapel Fire Department ⋅ Granite Falls | Caldwell | 2 |
| John E. Pechmann Fishing Center ⋅ Fayetteville | Cumberland | 2 |
| John Lentz Hunter Education Complex ⋅ Ellerbe | Richmond | 2 |
| Jones County Civic Center ⋅ Trenton | Jones | 2 |
| Lee County Wildlife Club ⋅ Sanford | Lee | 2 |
| Marion Fish Hatchery ⋅ Marion | McDowell | 2 |
| Merchants Millpond State Park ⋅ Gatesville | Gates | 2 |
| Moss Lake Office ⋅ Shelby | Cleveland | 2 |
| N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission Headquarters ⋅ Raleigh | Wake | 2 |
| Pee Dee Wildlife Refuge ⋅ Wadesboro | Anson | 2 |
| Perquimans 4-H AG. Building ⋅ Hertford | Perquimans | 2 |
| Pilot Mountain State Park Visitor Center ⋅ Pinnacle | Surry | 2 |
| Polk Co Rescue ⋅ Columbus | Polk | 2 |
| River Park North ⋅ Greenville | Pitt | 2 |
| Roanoke Island Volunteer Fire Department (Manteo) ⋅ Manteo | Dare | 2 |
| Sharpsburg Fire Department ⋅ Rocky Mount | Nash | 2 |
| Tabernacle Fire Department ⋅ Trinity | Randolph | 2 |
| Tri-County Community College – ENLOE Building ⋅ Murphy | Cherokee | 2 |
| Tyrrell County Cooperative Extension ⋅ Columbia | Tyrrell | 2 |
| Vanceboro Fire Department ⋅ Vanceboro | Craven | 2 |
| Walnut Cove Library ⋅ Walnut Cove | Stokes | 2 |
| Warren County Cooperative Extension Office ⋅ Warrenton | Warren | 2 |
| West of New Bern Fd ⋅ New Bern | Craven | 2 |
| Williamston ⋅ Williamston | Martin | 2 |
| Windsor Fire Department ⋅ Windsor | Bertie | 2 |
| AG. Extension Office ⋅ Whiteville | Columbus | 1 |
| Ashe County Ag Extension Office ⋅ Jefferson | Ashe | 1 |
| Belmont Police Department ⋅ Belmont | Gaston | 1 |
| Bethlehem Fire Department ⋅ Taylorsville | Alexander | 1 |
| Big Marsh Fire Department ⋅ St Pauls | Robeson | 1 |
| Bonnie Davis Environment and AG Center ⋅ Hillsborough | Orange | 1 |
| Catawba Valley Wildlife Club ⋅ Vale | Catawba | 1 |
| Cherryville Fire Department ⋅ Cherryville | Gaston | 1 |
| Clay County Sheriff's Office ⋅ Hayesville | Clay | 1 |
| Cliffs of the Neuse State Park Visitor Center ⋅ Seven Springs | Wayne | 1 |
| CoSquare ⋅ Yanceyville | Caswell | 1 |
| Coats Erwin Middle School ⋅ Dunn | Harnett | 1 |
| Concord Fire Department Station 3 ⋅ Concord | Cabarrus | 1 |
| Connelly Springs Town Hall ⋅ Connelly Springs | Burke | 1 |
| Craven Community College ⋅ Havelock | Craven | 1 |
| Dana Fire Dept. ⋅ Hendersonville | Henderson | 1 |
50 further venues show as map pins.
When North Carolina hunter education classes happen
November, October and September hold the most North Carolina hunter education classes.
Each dated class in the research adds one (584).
Running something for North Carolina hunter education classes? Send the date
Give the event name, the date and the town or county in North Carolina, plus a public page that lists it. With a matching link the event appears here and on its county guide the same day; without one, a person checks it before it goes up.
Related to North Carolina hunter education classes
These links reach the rest of the calendar and the North Carolina rules behind it.
North Carolina hunter education classes, questions
Which North Carolina classes have a live-fire session?
Some GONC listings mark the venue as a live firing class, held at a range or wildlife club. 1 of the 164 classes ahead carries that tag; the others are classroom courses.
What is the North Carolina class count?
164 dates to come.
When does the next North Carolina class happen?
D3 A5 Hunter Education, Oct 28–29, 2026, N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission Headquarters, Raleigh, Wake County.
Which organizations are behind North Carolina hunter education classes?
Only NCWRC; it posts every one of these dates.
Which North Carolina counties host the most hunter education classes?
Craven County (5), Brunswick County (5), Beaufort County (5), Wilkes County (4) and Hyde County (4). Regional count, Coastal Region (64), Mountain Region (57) and Piedmont Region (43).
When do most North Carolina hunter education classes take place?
November, going by every dated row in the research.
What does a spot at a North Carolina class cost?
Every NCWRC class on this page is free; registration on Go Outdoors North Carolina holds the seat.
Where are North Carolina class sign-ups?
NCWRC classes and workshops are booked on Go Outdoors North Carolina, which every row links.
Is a license required for North Carolina hunter education classes?
No license is needed to take hunter education; the certificate is what lets you buy one later.
How fresh is the North Carolina class list?
Read from the host pages on October 25, 2026.